Tauck on the Rhine at a glance
Tauck currently operates 5 river-cruise vessels on the Rhine, with an average passenger count of 125. The line is headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut and was founded in 1925; Tauck has been guiding land journeys since 1925 and entered river cruising in 2006. Its European fleet of Inspiration-class ships is known for spacious 300-square-foot suites at the bow, a fully inclusive fare, and a high crew-to-guest ratio. Tauck Bridges departures are designed specifically for grandparents travelling with grandchildren.
The Rhine itself flows through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, Netherlands over 1233 kilometres. The Rhine is the busiest river-cruise corridor in the world. Its Middle-Rhine gorge between Bingen and Koblenz is a UNESCO World Heritage Site studded with more than forty hilltop castles. Most Rhine itineraries run between Amsterdam and Basel, covering Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg and Breisach in seven to ten days. Headline destinations served by Tauck on this river include Cologne Cathedral, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Marksburg Castle, the Middle Rhine UNESCO gorge.
Tauck ships sailing the Rhine
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| ms Inspire | 130 | 2014 |
| ms Joy | 130 | 2016 |
| ms Savor | 130 | 2014 |
| ms Swiss Sapphire | 118 | 2008 |
| ms Treasures | 118 | 2011 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Romantic Rhine | 8 nights | Amsterdam · Cologne · Koblenz · Rüdesheim · Mannheim · Strasbourg · Breisach |
| Rhine Highlights | 7 nights | Basel · Breisach · Strasbourg · Speyer · Mainz · Rüdesheim · Koblenz |
| Tulip Time on the Rhine | 8 nights | Amsterdam · Kinderdijk · Antwerp · Veere · Hoorn · Arnhem · Cologne |
| Castles of the Rhine | 8 nights | Amsterdam · Cologne · Koblenz · Heidelberg · Strasbourg · Breisach · Basel |